Medieval Architecture, Cities, Merchants and Craftsmen — Social Science STD 7 — Question
Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 7Social ScienceMedieval Architecture, Cities, Merchants and Craftsmen3 Marks
Question
Which architectures were constructed during Rajput era and Delhi Sultanate rule?
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Answer
During Rajput era, the temples of Nagar style were constructed.
These temples include the temples of Khajuraho, Lingraj temple of Jagannathpuri and Gop temple of Saurashtra. During the time of Delhi Sultanate, the architectures
were constructed in Arab style associated with Islam.
The mosque, the tomb and the roja are the three main structures in this architecture. Among the main architectures of
Delhi Sultanate are Jama Masjid, Qutubminar, Hoz-e-Khas, Alai Darwaza and Siri fort.
Firoz Shah mainly built mosques and canals.
The muslim rulers of Gujarat, Bengal and Malw built many architectures during this time. The Bhadra Fort of Ahmedabad, Jama Masjid, Siddi Syed Jali, Shaking Minarets, Hauz-e- Qutub (Kankariya lake), Rani Sipri Mosque as well as Jami Masjid of Champaner and Champaner fort are important.
Sona Mosque was built in Bengal. The fort of Kumbhalgarh built by Rana Kumbha and Kirtistambh or Vijaystambh of Chittod are important Hindu architectures built during Delhi sultanate.
Sun temple of Konark and Haushaleshwar temple of Karnataka, are built in 13th century are the most special types of architectures.
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